AFRICAN Development Bank (AfDB)
4 Mar
African Development Bank (AfDB) has provided Nigeria with $134 million for the cultivation of essential crops such as rice, maize, cassava and soybeans to enhance food production.
9 Feb
Mr Benedict Alabi, a former Deputy Governor of Osun, said he embarked on Abattoir business to boost the state’s Internal Generated Revenue (IGR) and create employment.
25 Jan
…as Skipper Seil Group lauds Mbah’s positive steps on energy The African Development Bank (AfDB) has reiterated its commitment to partnering with Enugu State Government in the areas of investment, infrastructures and other projects that will attract development to the state and transform the lives of the citizens. This was even as the President of…
16 Jan
2023. What a year it was for Africa. The continent served international news organisations with regular fare of distressing news. Although Africa is made up of 54 countries, border distinctions shrink in significance when news feeds are constantly flooded with bad news. Differences between Morocco and Equatorial Guinea, or Côte d’Ivoire and Djibouti matter little…
20 Nov
The African Development Bank (AfDB), notes that Africa needs to spend $250 yearly to meet its climate finance needs not only to comply with a greener world nicety but as a strategy for to grow its economy. Climate spending and economic growth, according to reports, have converged in recent years, with the World Bank arguing…
20 Nov
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has launched programmes to enhance institutional capacity for effective macro-economic and public policy management to accelerate inclusive growth, sustainable development and achievement of the Agenda 2063. The tailored programme is part of the bank's implementation activities of its capacity development strategy as well as its commitment to strengthening Africa's…
14 Oct 2023
The African Development Bank (AfDB) President, Dr Akinwuni Adesina, says corruption is not an African issue. Adesina said this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Saturday. According to him, what is important is to continue to improve transparency, accountability and the use of public resources. “The…
23 May 2023
African Development Bank (AfDB), yesterday, lamented the devastating effects of climate change in several poor African countries, saying the continent would require $2.7 trillion in interventions by 2030 to adapt.
27 Apr 2023
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have signed a $350 million loan to finance the bank’s support for private sector operations in Africa.
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The Katsina State government has disclosed plans to host Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria’s (YSFON) National U-18 Football Championship on May 7.
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The Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG) said the Lagos Free Zone (LFZ) has the potential to contribute significantly to the country's gross domestic product (GDP) if fully harnessed.
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About 303 students were recently admitted by Redeemer’s College of Technology and Management (RECTEM) for their Ordinary and Higher National Diploma programmes.
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Stakeholders at the 2024 yearly lecture of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) have called for the adoption of appropriate credit culture to pave the way for an enhanced loan securitisation process and availability of credit to the real sector.
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One of the governorship aspirants that contested for the ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) with Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa during last Saturday's primaries, Mayowa Akinfolarin, has dispelled the rumour making the rounds that he stepped down for the governor during the shadow election.
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Stakeholders have highlighted significant failure in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) relating to transport in Nigeria, expressing deep concern over the country's lag in creating effective transport policies that align with SDG 11.2 which aims for safe, affordable and sustainable transport systems by 2030.
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Oil producing communities in Niger Delta have called for transparency and accountability in the ongoing divestment in the oil and gas industry.
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The Mid-West reserved its position on the clause ‘which may involve the use of arms’. (3) Training facilities, depots and stores shall be organised on a Regional basis. Recruitment shall be the responsibility of the Regional Commissioner of Police acting in accordance with policy laid down by the Regional Government.
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Nigerians have expressed anger and bitterness over planned tariff hike by Pay-Tv operator, Multichoice, owners of DStv and GOtv for its services.